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Doldrum is an area of

ALow temperature

BLow rainfall

CLow humidity

DLow pressure

Answer:

D. Low pressure

Read Explanation:

The doldrums is a colloquial expression derived from historical maritime usage, which refers to those parts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean affected by a low-pressure area around the equator where the prevailing winds are calm.


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